Self-storage companycollects coats for needy

Donations of clean winter coats in good condition can be dropped off at any Guardian Self Storage facility in the three counties between Oct. 1 and 31. Adults' and children's winter coats, especially children's and adult plus sizes, are needed.

Last year, about 5,000 winter coats were collected and distributed through the efforts of local United Way chapters.

Guardian locations include 2976 U.S. Route 9W in Sauigerties, 50 North Roberts Road in Highland, U.S. Route 44 in Poughkeepsie and 3 Neptune Road in Poughkeepsie.